FantasyPros rolled through all 32 first-round selections in Mock Draft 2.0, with Pat Fitzmaurice, DBro, and Scott Bogman alternating picks and breaking down each fit in real time. Here is our latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, along with dynasty and fantasy football analysis.
2026 NFL Mock Draft
1: Raiders Select Fernando Mendoza (QB)
This was treated as chalk from the jump. Vegas buzz says it’s a lock, and the crew agrees.
DBro calls Mendoza one of the cleanest QB evaluations in recent years: high floor, leadership traits, and a ceiling that depends on the supporting cast. He even drops an Eli Manning-style comp. Pat highlights Mendoza’s processing, mechanics, accuracy, and football IQ. The takeaway: a culture-reset quarterback for Las Vegas.
2: Jets Select Rueben Bain (EDGE)
Pat passes on Arvel Reese here because No. 2 overall is steep for an off-ball linebacker. Instead, he goes premium position.
Bain is described as a wrecking ball with elite power, first-step burst, bend, and run-stopping chops. Yes, the arm-length debate will be loud, but the panel points to past elite edge rushers who overcame similar concerns.
3: Cardinals Select Arvell Reese (LB)
Bogman embraces best player available.
Reese offers true versatility in a 3-4 scheme: inside linebacker, outside linebacker, and pass-rush weapon on third downs. There’s even discussion that he could make a Micah Parsons-style transition if Arizona leans into his edge traits long term.
4: Titans Select Carnell Tate (WR)
DBro’s WR1 in the class.
The logic is simple: give Cam Ward a true alpha receiver. Tate’s ability to manipulate defenders, separate at all levels, and function as a complete WR1 makes this an easy pivot once the top defensive players were gone.
5: Giants Select Caleb Downs (S)
Pat gives the Giants a defensive chess piece.
Downs can play deep, in the box, cover tight ends and slot receivers, and impact the run game. Safety may not be labeled “premium,” but when you get a Kyle Hamilton-type talent, the value changes.
6: Browns Select Francis Mauigoa (OT)
Bogman calls this mandatory.
Cleveland’s offensive line situation was described as dire. Even if Mauigoa eventually slides inside, it doesn’t matter. The Browns need functional linemen, and this is foundational.
7: Commanders Select David Bailey (EDGE)
DBro ties this directly to Washington’s pressure issues.
Bailey led the nation in sacks and ranked highly in pass rush win rate. With key edge pieces nearing free agency, this is a clean, production-based need match.
8: Saints Select Jeremiyah Love (RB)
Pat goes bold and fun.
Love is RB1 “by a mile” in his eyes. Elite acceleration, burst, open-field juice, contact balance, and real receiving chops. Pat argues the running back class drops off quickly after him. DBro buys in and mentions the creativity Kellen Moore could unlock.
9: Chiefs Select Keldric Faulk (EDGE)
Bogman wanted Love, but once he’s gone, Kansas City pivots to need.
Faulk is described as a versatile edge who can move around the front. Even if he’s not the primary finisher, he impacts pass rush by collapsing pockets and eating blockers.
10: Bengals Select Mansoor Delane (CB)
DBro calls it a “come on down” moment.
Delane’s man-coverage ability would allow Cincinnati to lean more heavily into man concepts. It’s framed as the start of a defensive revitalization.
11: Dolphins Select Spencer Fano (OT)
Pat sees tackle value too good to pass up.
Miami’s injury history at tackle makes this practical. Fano is a three-year starter and clean pass protector who shores up a chronic issue.
12: Cowboys Select Sonny Styles (LB)
Bogman doesn’t mince words: Dallas needs tackling.
Styles is described as a captain, leader, and reliable finisher who sets the tone in the middle of the defense.
13: Rams Select Jermod McCoy (CB)
DBro notes the thin top tier of corners.
With potential free agents looming in the secondary, McCoy fills an immediate need and keeps the Rams from missing on one of the few high-end options.
14: Ravens Select Peter Woods (DL)
Pat highlights Baltimore’s need for interior help.
Woods offers 3-tech and 5-tech versatility, plus rare athletic traits. When he’s locked in, he’s a disruptive force up front.
15: Buccaneers Select Cashius Howell (EDGE)
Bogman likes pairing speed off the edge with interior push.
Howell brings motor, intensity, and leadership. With turnover possible at linebacker and edge, Tampa Bay injects juice into the front seven.
16: Jets Select Caleb Banks (DT)
DBro doubles down on trench building.
Pairing Banks with Bain continues a defensive rebuild centered around pressure and interior disruption.
17: Lions Select Kadyn Proctor (OT)
Pat bets on rare physical traits.
At massive size with surprising explosiveness, Proctor gives Detroit long-term tackle security and could form a dominant pairing opposite Penei Sewell.
18: Vikings Select Avieon Terrell (CB)
Despite a transcript typo earlier, this is clearly a corner.
Lean build but fearless. Plays the ball well, forces fumbles, and limits completions. The fit helps free Minnesota’s other corners into more optimal roles.
19: Panthers Select Jordyn Tyson (WR)
DBro goes best player available.
Carolina gets another weapon for Bryce Young. Tyson’s skill set complements the current group, and the dynasty angle is simple: bet talent because quarterback situations change fast.
20: Cowboys Select T.J. Parker (EDGE)
Pat continues fortifying the defense.
Parker flashed elite upside before a dip in production. Length, power, and strip-sack instincts make this a value swing at No. 20.
21: Steelers Select Makai Lemon (WR)
Bogman ignores quarterback buzz and grabs explosiveness.
Lemon creates separation, snaps routes cleanly, and gives Pittsburgh much-needed juice in the passing game.
22: Chargers Select Olaivavega Ioane (G)
DBro returns to the trenches.
With interior offensive line questions and pending free agents, Ioane provides stability and strong pass-protection traits.
23: Eagles Select Kenyon Sadiq (TE)
Pat connects this to the future of the position in Philadelphia.
Sadiq is athletic enough to stretch the field but strong enough to play in-line. It’s a succession plan pick with upside.
24: Browns Select K.C. Concepcion (WR)
Bogman doubles down on adding speed.
Concepcion isn’t a possession receiver, but he stretches the field and forces defensive adjustments. Cleveland’s offense needed explosiveness, and this injects it.
25: Bears Select Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S)
DBro fades the common defensive line mock trend.
With safety contracts and cap concerns looming, this pick addresses roster math and adds a turnover creator on the back end.
26: Bills Select Denzel Boston (WR)
Pat says Buffalo runs the card in if he’s here.
Boston is a true X receiver with size, contested-catch ability, and red-zone impact. Pairing him with Josh Allen creates immediate fantasy intrigue.
27: 49ers Select Kayden McDonald (IDL)
Bogman calls this one easy.
San Francisco struggled against the run, and McDonald may be the best interior run defender in the class.
28: Texans Select Caleb Lomu (OT)
DBro notes Houston cycled through countless offensive line combinations.
Lomu is the “stop the bleeding” move to stabilize protection and protect the quarterback long term.
29: Rams Select Monroe Freeling (OT)
Pat ties this directly to replacing long-time tackle production.
Freeling profiles as a plug-and-play right tackle with size and clean pass-protection tape.
30: Broncos Select Anthony Hill (LB)
Bogman wants range and speed.
Hill is around the ball constantly, explosive as a blitzer, and disruptive in coverage. Minor tackling inconsistency, but ideal athletic fit.
31: Patriots Select Akheem Mesidor (EDGE)
DBro connects this to New England’s pressure rate issues.
Mesidor brings real sack and hurry production and fills a clear front-seven need.
32: Seahawks Select Chris Johnson (CB)
Seattle often trades down, but if they stay, this is a scheme fit.
Johnson thrives in zone coverage, which aligns with Seattle’s defensive identity. His coverage efficiency numbers made him a clean stylistic match.
Fantasy Football Takeaways
- Fernando Mendoza is the consensus chalk No. 1 and viewed as a franchise stabilizer.
- Defense dominates early, with Bain and Reese framed as tone-setting front-seven pieces.
- Jeremiyah Love is treated as a rare first-round running back talent in a thin RB class.
- Denzel Boston in Buffalo would be a dynasty spike scenario with Josh Allen.
- Cleveland’s double-dip on offense highlights how urgent the analysts believe their offensive issues are.
- Late-round defensive backs are all about scheme fit and turnover creation.
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